Welcome to

        Habitat for Humanity of Huron Valley's 

                      Volunteer Website!

Start by clicking the "Sign In" link in the top right corner of the page. 

Once signed in, scroll down to see all volunteer opportunities.  Specific build dates and events are listed at the bottom of this page.

If, at any time, you have questions about volunteering with Habitat please contact our Faith Relations and Volunteer Coordinator, Lynne Punnett, at 734.677.1558 ext 110 or lynnep@h4h.org. 

For questions on how to use this site please contact our Community Relations Intern, Jeremy Richardson, at volcoor@h4h.org.  

                             Volunteer Opportunities:

Interested in volunteering as a group?  Please visit the following link for more information: http://www.h4h.org/group_volunteer_opportunities.html

Construction Volunteer:

Friends House is located at:  627 Martin Place, Ypsilanti, MI

House of Abraham is located at: 1881 Emerson Ave., Ypsilanti, MI 

Good News House is located at 374 Firwood, Ypsilanti, MI

Thrivent Builds is located at 360 Firwood, Ypsilanti, MI 

• To sign up as a general construction volunteer, start by clicking the sign in button in the upper right corner of this page
• Then, scroll down and find the date you are interested in volunteering for listed below 
• Click the "Sign Up" button next to that date
• Follow the prompts
• You will receive a confirmation email once you have registered
• You will also receive a reminder email three days before your scheduled volunteer date
• To cancel for a build day:
  • Scroll down to the date in question under the "Your Upcoming Events" section
  • Click the "Cancel" button next to that day
  • Follow the prompts

Construction Leadership:

• If you are interested in taking a larger leadership role on one of our construction projects, please contact our construction manager, Bill Dunphy, at constcoor@h4h.org.
• Time Commitment:  Varies depending on role (Crew chief = 1 day, Construction House Leader = 12-14 weeks) 

Committees:

• Time Commitment:  1-2 meetings monthly, plus a few additional tasks depending on the committee.
• Committees available:
  • Construction:  The committee strives to develop standardized, readily buildable houses, which are simple, yet solid. Committee is composed of those who work in the construction industry.  If interested, please contact Rob Nissly at rob@goblueshark.com.
  • Family Support:  Assist our partner families throughout the construction process, to ensure that each family is successful in their new home.  Stays in touch with the family for at least one year following closing.  If interested, please contact Yvonne Dulin at YDulin@aol.com. 
  • Development:   Responsible for raising money from churches, businesses, and individuals.  If interested, please contact Theresa Finney-Dumais at comdir@h4h.org.
  • ReStore:  General support for the ReStore through volunteer recruitment, marketing, advertising needs, and overall strategic development of the business.  If interested, please contact David Teare at dat@acmpm.com.
  • Site Selection:  Responsible for finding building sites and moving development projects through the planning process. (Composed of members who have a familiarity with land acquisition and the process of purchasing land.)  If interested, please contact Sarah Teare at grantsmgr@h4h.org.
    • Land Acquisition Volunteer:  Helps locate, research, and facilitate acquisition of housing lots in Washtenaw County. 
  • Family Selection: Works with families that desire a Habitat home and apply to the Habitat program.  Committee members review and recommend qualified applicants to the Board of Directors.  We ask that interested individuals please make a minimum one year commitment to the committee.  The responsibilities would include but are not limited to:

                 -Attend monthly meeting (first Wednesday evening of every month).

                 -Assist with publicity to attract applicants

                 -Review applicant files.

                 -Participate in interviews and home visits with potential partner families

               If you are interested or would like more information please call 734-677-1558 ext: 104.

Front Desk Support:

• Answers our main phone line, directs calls to staff, addresses visitors, assists Office Manager. 
• If interested please contact our Office Manager, Crystal Stevens, at officemgr@h4h.org. 
• Time Commitment = 2 - 3 hrs/week

Newsletter Support:

• Manager: Works closely with the Community Relations Director and a newly-forming volunteer committee of writers and designer(s) on the management and re-creation of the e-newsletter.
• Writer:  Writes one to two short stories/articles each month. Writing may include interviewing volunteers, homeowners, and other people in the community.
• Designer: Design the template for our e-newsletter that we can use on a monthly basis, as well as put together each e-newsletter as stories come in and help send out in html format.
• If you are interested in any of these positions, please contact Faith Relations and Volunteer Coordinator, Lynne Punnett at 734.677.1558 ext. 110 or lynnep@h4h.org.
• Time Commitment:  Varies depending on position (Manager = considerable, Other positions = 3 - 5 hrs/month)

ReStore Support:

• Volunteers participate at the ReStore in a number of ways including: customer service, warehouse organization, light to heavy lifting, and occasional online/email advertising. 
• If interested, please contact Jackie at restore@h4h.org or 734.822.1530. 
• Time Commitment:  Coordinate with the ReStore staff.  Store hours are Mon.- Fri. 10am-6pm, and Sat. 8am-4pm

Forgot your username or password?

• If you forgot your username, e-mail Jeremy Richardson at volcoor@h4h.org and provide your first and last name.  He will e-mail you back with your current username.
• If you forgot your password, click on the "Sign In" link at the top right corner of this page.  Then click on the "Forgot your password?" link.  Your correct password will be e-mailed to you directly.